South Carolina § 40-69-40 - Board officers and meetings; quorum.
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§ 40-69-40. Board officers and meetings; quorum.
In addition to the powers and duties enumerated in Section 40-1-50, the board, at the first board meeting in each calendar year, shall elect from the veterinarian members a chairman, vice chairman, and any other officer it considers necessary. The board shall meet at least twice a year and upon the call of the chairman or any two members of the board. Action of the board may be taken at regular or special meetings, and a majority of the appointed members of the board constitutes a quorum.
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 294, SECTION 1.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1920 (31) 905; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 2473; 1932 Code SECTION 5252; 1942 Code SECTION 5252; 1952 Code SECTION 56-1555; 1962 Code SECTION 56-1554; 1974 (58) 2769; 1984 Act No. 457.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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